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Butler Marquette University Loyola Denison Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Purdue UIC| Bradley University | DePauw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | DePauw | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Bradley | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | DePauw | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,752 students)
Bradley vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at DePauw than Bradley University ($54,400.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than DePauw ($24,053 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 18.1% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,196 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as DePauw University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 53.8% larger than aid received Bradley University ($41,067 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 45 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than DePauw (65.8%)
Bradley vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or DePauw? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between DePauw and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Bradley University (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $56,800)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/